Marui Group Co (FRA:MUI) Debt-to-Equity: 2.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Above Median

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FRA:MUI Marui Group Co Ltd FRA:MUI
82 GF Score
Price €16.00
GF Value €17.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Marui Group Co Debt-to-Equity?

Marui Group Co FRA:MUI +0.63% 82 Debt-to-Equity is 2.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:MUI with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 455 Credit Services companies, Marui Group Co ranks worse than 70.99% on this metric.

Marui Group Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €986 Mil. Marui Group Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,918 Mil. Marui Group Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,331 Mil. Marui Group Co's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.93.

A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marui Group Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MUI' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 1.89   Max: 2.93
Current: 2.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Marui Group Co was 2.93. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 1.89.

FRA:MUI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than
70.99% of 455 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs FRA:MUI: 2.93

Marui Group Co  (FRA:MUI) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Marui Group Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


Marui Group Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marui Group Co's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Marui Group Co Debt-to-Equity Chart

Marui Group Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity
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Marui Group Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.59 3.01 2.89 3.26 2.93

FRA:MUI vs V, MA, AXP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Marui Group Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Marui Group Co Debt-to-Equity vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Marui Group Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marui Group Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Marui Group Co Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Marui Group Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Marui Group Co's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 2.93 mean?
Marui Group Co (FRA:MUI) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.93 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Marui Group Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, Marui Group Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.59 to 2.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Marui Group Co ranks #323 out of 455 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Marui Group Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Marui Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.93 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 2.93. The Credit Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.23. Marui Group Co's value of 2.93 is 138.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marui Group Co ranks #323 out of 455 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marui Group Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marui Group Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Marui Group Co ranks #323 out of 455 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Marui Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.23. Marui Group Co's value of 2.93 is 138.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Marui Group Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.59 to 2.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Marui Group Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Credit Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Credit Services companies is 1.23, based on 455 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marui Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.93 is 138.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Marui Group Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marui Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.93, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marui Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marui Group Co (FRA:MUI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.59, compared to a current price of €16.00 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.93, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 138.2% above the Credit Services industry median of 1.23. Marui Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marui Group Co (FRA:MUI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Marui Group Co (FRA:MUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marui Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.00 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.59. GuruFocus considers Marui Group Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MUI:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 2.93 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.89)
  • GF Value™: €17.59 vs. price of €16.00 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 138.2% above the Credit Services median (#323 of 455)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marui Group Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MAURY:USA8252:Japan
Address 4-3-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-8701
Marui Group Co Ltd operates group companies engaged in retail and fintech businesses. It operates through two segments, namely Retailing and Fintech. The Retailing segment is involved in managing commercial property rentals, retail operations for clothing and accessories, space production, advertising, apparel distribution, and the management of buildings and other facilities. The FinTech segment engages in the credit card services, consumer loans, and the rent guarantee businesses; IT systems; and real estate rental. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Fintech segment.
82GF Score

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